29 Chapter 28: New Leaf (1/2)

”Anyways how'd you been Rose? You've grown so much since we last saw each other.” My uncle gave her a warm smile as we all started to eat breakfast.

Rose kept staring at him like a loyal puppy waiting for his master. She played with her hair, smiling and laughing at his every word.

”Are you and your mom still doing well?” Mom breaks the laughing and smiling.

”Oh. I guess... my mom has been drinking a lot lately.... but we're fine.” Rose smiled at us to reassure us but I know she's feeling something inside.

”Anyways.. sorry for crashing by, I'll be going now.” Rose stands up attempting to leave. I put my hand on her shoulder and asked her. ”Are you okay? Can you stay for a bit to eat?”

Even though I asked and prayed to God for her to leave. I would never want her to feel distressed or anything. She's my friend after all.

”Oh, I'm fine. No need for you to feel worried about me. Have fun with your breakfast.” She walks away before waving goodbye to all of us.

We all stare at each other dumbfounded.

”I guess I shouldn't have asked... I mean I was just worried about Rose. I treat her like she's my daughter and seeing her situation just puts me to tears.” Mom starts to tear up.

”It's not your fault.” My uncle grabs a box of tissues and gives to my mom.

”Anyways how's school, Lisa?” My mommy speaks to break the ice.

”It's been great. I mean no casualties so far as well as I am concerned.” I smile at them.

Except for the fact that I had to dress up as a guy and I got chased by horny boys that one time.

”That's good. College, after all, is the best experience for a growing young adult.” Mom looked at the shining window, I guess it made her think of her past.

”Remember during college, Jorge always had these chicks flinging into him but he never really seemed to be interested in any one of them.” Mommy butts in to give light on how awesome my uncle was.

”Because I was focusing on studying. It's kind of why I came to college in the first place. Unlike some other people.” My uncle squinted to my mom.

All of them burst out laughing while I'm here totally confused about everything.